Associate Director (Sustainable Water Management) Water Environment & EIA

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable water management seeks an Associate Director to lead projects and enhance technical capabilities. The role involves advising Highway Authorities, managing teams, and contributing to business development in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Supportive environment committed to inclusion and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as a water environment advisor to Highways Authorities.
• Expert witness experience in planning inquiries.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and manage client and stakeholder interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues.
• Engage with clients to build trusted advisor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Education

Degree in environmental, geographical, science, or engineering discipline

Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci, or CEng

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About the Role

Due to strong growth in our Sustainable Water Management (SWM) business, we seek experienced professionals to join our team of over 300 water science and engineering experts. Your role will involve project delivery and technical capability enhancement in water environment and EIA projects for clients in the Highways and Energy Sectors.

The SWM team operates nationally with shared work, ensuring fair project allocation aligned with personal development goals. As a senior team member, you'll contribute to team growth, development, and resourcing.

We seek a professional with experience working with Highway Authorities and/or the energy sector, with a solid understanding of legislation such as DMRB, Water Framework Directive Regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations, Flood and Water Management Act 2010, and the NPPF related to water environment. Preference for expertise in water quality, EIA, and sustainable drainage, with familiarity in other water disciplines for complex projects.

The position is at Associate Director level, with flexible UK location and hybrid working. Your main focus will be delivering and leading water environment and quality projects, advising Highway Authorities, and supporting policy development. Other tasks include leading water environment input for EIAs, managing technical, managerial, and commercial responsibilities, mentoring team members, and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery, manage client and stakeholder interfaces, supervise team outputs.
• Manage projects effectively, balancing timelines, budgets, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance and training to colleagues.
• Offer expert support on water environment issues, especially water quality.
• Engage with clients to build trusted advisor relationships.
• Lead business development and proposal development.
• Contribute to growth strategies and develop client solutions.
• Promote health and safety best practices.
• Enhance WSP’s technical capabilities, knowledge, and innovation.

Skills & Experience

• Experience as a water environment advisor to Highways Authorities.
• Leadership experience in technical project inputs and teams.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Experience as an expert witness in planning inquiries.
• Knowledge of water environment EIA, water quality, and sustainable drainage systems.
• Ability to develop guidance, policies, and strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical project management experience, including team management.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental, geographical, science, or engineering discipline.
• Chartered status with C.WEM, CEnv, CSci, or CEng.

Join our diverse community and contribute to impactful projects. We offer flexible work arrangements, development opportunities, and a supportive environment committed to inclusion and wellbeing. Apply today to shape a sustainable future with WSP.